Valentinus and the Valentinian Tradition

Valentinus was one of the most influential Gnostic Christian teachers of the second
century A.D. He founded a movement which spread throughout Europe, the Middle East and
North Africa. Despite persecution by the Catholic Church, the Valentinian school endured
for over 600 years. Valentinus' influence persists even today. This site is dedicated to
the Valentinian Gnostic tradition and features scriptures as well as articles on the
teachings of the school. (An excellent introduction to Valentinus and his tradition is
also given by Dr. Stephan Hoeller in Valentinus: A
Gnostic for All Seasons, available in the Archives.)